National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is a community of about 20,000 educators who have come together to strengthen the social studies profession and social studies programs in the schools.
Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 69 foreign countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, civics, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. Organized into a network of more than 110 affiliated state, local, and regional councils and associated groups, the NCSS membership represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various disciplines that constitute the social studies.
NCSS provides award winning publications, recognition programs, conferences, information services, and special offers. Whether you're looking for lesson plans, online discussion groups, or new insights, you'll find it in NCSS. As a member, NCSS offers you opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with colleagues through state and local councils, Special Interest Groups, and job-alike groups. We also invite you to participate in the council's important work. Serving on an NCSS committee, you can test and expand your leadership skills and increase your professional contacts.
I have not joined this organization because an annual regular membership is $66, but if I had the funds and were teaching, I would definitely join this resourceful community.
Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 69 foreign countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, civics, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. Organized into a network of more than 110 affiliated state, local, and regional councils and associated groups, the NCSS membership represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various disciplines that constitute the social studies.
NCSS provides award winning publications, recognition programs, conferences, information services, and special offers. Whether you're looking for lesson plans, online discussion groups, or new insights, you'll find it in NCSS. As a member, NCSS offers you opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with colleagues through state and local councils, Special Interest Groups, and job-alike groups. We also invite you to participate in the council's important work. Serving on an NCSS committee, you can test and expand your leadership skills and increase your professional contacts.
I have not joined this organization because an annual regular membership is $66, but if I had the funds and were teaching, I would definitely join this resourceful community.
http://www.socialstudies.org/